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Rub a dub dubs…
February 4, 2011Welcome back, animals!
The winter has us in full grips and we’re chompin’ at the bit to play in some snow…if it ever gets this far south!!!
1st thing’s first: We played a show at Banks St. with The Mumbles a couple of weeks ago and Nick’s girlfriend Rachel got a few shots and a vid. She put the vid up on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10100219286659805
It’s a little dark and it cuts out during the solo, but you get the idea. Andy still hasn’t gotten us that vid he took of Eventually the last time we were there…Mr. Smith??? We’ll show it to you one day. Here’s a panoramic view:
We also double as the 2nd line for the Hornets on weekends...you can see the support in the crowd!
And speaking of Facebook…if you haven’t joined us there, here you go!!!
IN OTHER NEWS…
Hey, Scott! I thought you guys were working on an album!!!
As a matter of fact, avid animals, you’re right! What seems like an eternity ago back in September & October, we laid down rhythm tracks for 10 songs. I posted a blog or two on the subject. Well anyway, with shows, other bands, graduate schools, work, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, comedies, and tragedies, we really have just gotten around to getting all 5 of us in the same room with the purpose for listening to and figuring out logistics for all this shit.
See, it's not a myth...
The good news: We’re keeping 6&1/2 of the original rhythm tracks and started work on overdubs this week.
The bad news: We’ve decided to re-record 3 & 1/2 songs. And we’re also planning out recording 3 more.
Now that’s not to say that all these tracks will be on the above album (we still have no clue what to call it.)
We're open to suggestions...
But hey, these things take time. We all have jobs or school and a hell of a lot of other things going on as well…As the saying goes, it’ll get there…Eventually. Get it? See what I did there? Using the lyric…ha ha…ummm. Ok then, you get the idea.
But seriously, we are working on it...
But what do we do in the meantime, Scott, while we’re waiting for the release of this monumental extravaganza of ear candy???
Well, animals, there’s all sorts of things…A lot revolving around Rory, actually.
Rory item 1: Besides filling the position of demigod in City Zoo, he also serves the same capacity in a band you may have heard of (…drumroll…) Vox and the Hound. If you haven’t heard, they have their 1st EP out: Hermosa you can pick it up for $5 online or at one of their shows in an awesomely flannel package (I’ve seen it. It is awesome).
Rory item 2: In addition to filling the demigod role in both City Zoo & Vox and the Hound, he also launches into full blown god mode with his own band, The Green Genes. They also have a recording project under way, Dial D for Demo. You’ll be able to bolster your music collection by one song per month gratis (as in straight free, y’all.)!
Now it’s not about Rory all the time…Our very own drummer, “Shirtless” Jeff Pennison, will be playing live with his band Big Fat and Delicious at Banks St. Bar on February 11th!!! As always, Banks St. Shows start at 10pm and are FREE!!!
Now I know you rabid animals are begging the question, “When, o’ when do we get some City Zoo action, Scott???”
Well we have the fix for all your cravings right here:
FEBRUARY 17TH UPSTAIRS AT THE MAISON: 508 FRENCHMEN
TOAST BEARDS, CITY ZOO, & NEVER EVER AND THE FAMILY BAND!!!
The shindig goes down at 10pm so get yourselves a sweet parking spot and head down!!!
‘Til next time, animals
ST from CZ
Did I mention this was my 50th blog post here??? Much love to everyone who’s been following this whole time. We all appreciate you so much! Thank you from the cockles of our hearts…
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I know…
January 18, 2011We’re back animals!!!
I know, I know, things have been mighty slow on the post front. Nothing since the mighty month of October. But HOLY CRAP HAVE WE GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU!!!!
That's right...HOLY CRAP!
Two lovely wonderful amazing chances to catch us in all our rock n’ roll goodness!!! The first….
Your Saturday has been planned...You're welcome.
We’ll be whipping out a few things (and by things, I mean covers…unless you ask Nick) just for the occasion! It’s our first show of 2011, so we’d love to see every single one of you amazing people!
Not only this, but we’ll be spreading a little musical mayhem at The Maison, February 17 with none other than TOASTBEARDS!!!! More on this as we get closer!
So if you’d LOVE to be filled with more info and goodness as to what’s been be going on, head on down and say hi when The Mumbles + City Zoo rips a big fat hole in Banks St. (Click it, & see what awesome things Banks St. has to say about us!!!) And yes, we’re dealing with space-time continuum stuff!!!
See you Saturday!!!
ST from CZ
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Post Shows & New Shows
August 8, 2010First off, let me start by saying it’s mighty damn awesome to have football back! I really can’t wait for the whole world to refer to the New Orleans Saints as “Defending Champions” for an entire season. It’s so good to say that. But anyway, we have some news to report.
Last week, we played Upstairs at The Maison w/ LOVEHOG and THE SWIP. We all had such a damn good time, I’m sure we’ll be doing that lineup again in the future. Thanks to all the wonderful people who came out to the show – without you guys, it’s no where near as much fun! Here’s a few of shots from the show!
All of us in our sweaty glory.
Rory doing badass things to that guitar...
Jeff behind the kit...shirtless.
Nick & Pete, being Rock Gods...
Thank you Kate Barkmann for taking the photos!!!
That does it for the post show stuff. Now we have some new shows to announce:
September 3rd – ONE EYED JACKS! We’re opening for GIVERS & CADDYWHOMPUS. The whole shindig starts at 10 so get there early to catch us!
September 4th – BAYOU PARK BAR! We’ll be playing with THE GREEN GENES and AUTOMATIC MEN.
This will be a huge-ass Labor Day Weekend Rock Extravaganza! We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you at both shows for a 2 day long party! Don’t worry, you’ll have Sunday and Monday to recover! Look for more updates soon (us cutting an EP/Album…who knows???)!!!
See you guys around…
ST from CZ
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Before the Show Tonight…
July 31, 2010Yeah, we know there’s a show going on tonight. However, before the sheer insanity commences, there’s a few things you might want to know so that you’re better prepared than the next guy or gal.
You'll at least look smarter...
(The following list is in addition to screaming and cheering your ass off during every and all songs played by all bands through the course of the night.)
1. There’s a song we play called Bring on the Abuse. In it, there’s a chant towards the end. It goes like this: “We all want to be just like you/We just can’t wait so bring on the abuse!” If you follow Rory, everything will work out just fine when you scream this out.
2. There will be a cover song…if you can go “Whooooo-ooooooo” in a really high pitched voice, you should also help us out with this one too. Again: See Rory aka The Man.
3. One of our newer songs, Fingernails has a series of “O’s” at the end. Feel free to jump on these where appropriate.
4. If you want to check out our spiffy new cards with all the band info on it, hit us up for one or two or more through the course of the evening! We even have a few fridge magnets!
5. Every drink you buy means a more successful night for all the bands involved: Us (City Zoo, of course), The Swip, and Lovehog. So get those cab companies on speed-dial, and party with us all night!
Now that all that’s out the way, we encourage you to come on out tonight to The Maison: 508 Frenchmen St. 10 pm. It’s upstairs on the right if you’re facing The Maison, so look for the stairs!!! It’s FREE! It’s Saturday night! It’s the end of the month! Let’s have a badass good time!
See y’all tonight!
ST from CZ
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We know how to end your month!
July 15, 2010So it’s been a little while, Zoo patrons. A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to celebrate my birthday with the guys in the band and a few of our friends. We played a little acoustic set @ the Neutral Ground where we were accosted by a giant octopus made of cake!
Somewhat acoustic....
Courtesy of Rebecca Sloboda
We want to thank everyone who came out and made the whole night a hell of a lot of fun!
Fast forward a few weeks...
With it being summer and all, laziness sets in and many cases of wonderlust gets fixed with a little bit of travel.
If this isn't a reason to travel, I don't know what is.
While I’ve been traveling, Rory’s been the mad-busy guitar god we all know and love, with The Green Genes and Vox and the Hound. If I ever manage to finish shooting the footage and getting that elusive interview with Ro, you should get a yours truly edited, quasi-doc on the “Greenies” before the summer ends.
The Green Genes - the Movie (Sort of...)
Meanwhile, Pete’s been polishing his recording chops, Jeff’s been reportedly spotted in the vicinity of Banks St. Bar, and Nick’s been involved in an intense hostage crisis with a bottle crown & his guitar.
This time we're serious...
Well the thing that’s certain, is we have a show on July 31st. We’re playing upstairs at The Maison w/ The Swip and Lovehog. It’s FREE! It’s at 10. Want proof?
Wouldn't have made it if it weren't true!
So I know there’s people that get paid at the end of the month, and it just so happens that it’s a Saturday night. It just so happens that we’ll be playing this glorious rock show on Frenchmen Street. AND IT’S FREE!!!! This way, most of your financial attention can be given to the consumption of various alcoholic beverages! But seriously, we’d love you to come down and have a blast!
‘Til next time,
ST from CZ
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